Dinner Next Door

Last night we decided to go next door to dinner. We almost didn't go in when we couldn't figure out how to get in the door. It was so very... small:

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We ultimately decided to duck in the little door, which is apparently modeled after doors in traditional Japanese tea houses (and is the way you're supposed to enter). Once we got inside, the servers were very friendly and the place was very cozy. The workers kneeled here while they served us and while we ate. The food was hearty, the place was small, and the people were friendly: it felt a lot like eating at someone's house.

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This style of food is called "oden." We had no idea what to order, so we asked them to just give us what they suggest. We received two servings of food and then personal little plates with a little broth in each one. Here is our first serving: (clockwise) tofu, sausage, egg, and radish. Everything was surpringly delicious!

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